Post by shadow on Feb 28, 2005 16:39:24 GMT -5
Well ladies and gentlemen, im sure any self respecting PS2 owner will all know the quality that is the Devil May Cry series. Created by the people behind Resident Evil this series takes horror to the next dimension.
Devil May Cry was in my opinion the first classic game to grace the PS2 and has yet to be beaten in the action department. Although the sequel added some spice it didnt have the flair of the original but know justice is to be served with Devil May Cry 3.
Summary
Several thousand years have passed since the demon warrior Sparda raised his sword against the unholy demon world to save the human race. After a long and arduous battle, Sparda emerged victorious and joined mankind to father Dante, a half human-half demon son infused with the power of a supernatural lineage. However, Dante was not the only son Sparda had sired. As devoted as Dante was to defeating the forces of evil, his twin brother, Virgil, was consumed by dark power and upheld the legacy of his sinister ancestors. One moonlit night, a mysterious tower materialised beside Dante's "Devil May Cry" investigative agency. On the rooftop stood his brother along with his inhuman minions goading Dante into a confrontation.
Devil May Cry 3 unfolds an earlier chapter in Dante's history, before the original Devil May Cry, to the fateful clash between Sparda's twin sons, divided by the divergence of their chosen paths. Along the way, Dante encounters formidable foes and unusual characters including a mysterious man named Arkham and a female hunter named Lady whose mission is to take down all demons, including Dante. These precursory events disclose the complex roots of Dante's character and reveal insight into his clouded past.
Devil May Cry 3 preserves the fast-paced action that has made the series so popular. In addition to its strong roots, the game increases the intensity of gameplay with a new "style" system, which adds an additional level of depth. Depending on preference, players can choose to use short-range, long-range, defensive or evasive play styles. Each system has its own range of gameplay features and players can choose to power up their favourite style for increased special attack abilities. The range of options available in Devil May Cry 3 immerses players in a non-stop, thrilling adventure.
Features
Unrelenting, hard-core gothic action.
Fresh new character design - Dante appears younger, but still has his stylish swagger and rock star good looks.
Huge arsenal of weapons - Handguns, powerful shotguns, tricked out guitars and much more.
Combo system - Equip Dante with up to four different weapons that can be swapped at anytime, allowing the freedom to develop a range of fighting moves and combinations.
Four different fighting styles to develop: Trickster - Evasive style which allows Dante to deftly dodge enemy attacks with speed and finesse. Gunslinger - Long range fighting style that allows Dante to target more than one enemy at a time. Swordmaster - Close-range specialty maximises the impact of up close attacks with the blade. Royal Guard - Counter attack and guard expertise against strong enemy power.
Enhanced graphics - Fully textured rich backgrounds utilising 3D polygons as well as real time rendering for in game cut scenes and intro movie.
Multitude of demonic enemies - More ferocious than ever before with powerful weapons, the ability to transform and fly and other challenging surprises.
Obtain orbs throughout the game to purchase new weapons, fighting techniques, increase strength and more.
Hidden weapons, items, characters, difficulty levels and more.
Screens
Verdict
Just believe me when I say that Dante's Awakening has everything. It has the fun, the depth, and the look. It has the reason to skip school, the reason to call in sick to work, and the reason to reconsider that Friday night date. It has five difficulty settings (all challenging, most insane), plenty of secret missions, unlockable bonuses and costumes, an easy to use interface, and more brain-twisting puzzles than the first two games combined. In other words, it's the reason you bought a PlayStation 2, now go and enjoy it. - IGN
Rating
9.6/10
Devil May Cry was in my opinion the first classic game to grace the PS2 and has yet to be beaten in the action department. Although the sequel added some spice it didnt have the flair of the original but know justice is to be served with Devil May Cry 3.
Summary
Several thousand years have passed since the demon warrior Sparda raised his sword against the unholy demon world to save the human race. After a long and arduous battle, Sparda emerged victorious and joined mankind to father Dante, a half human-half demon son infused with the power of a supernatural lineage. However, Dante was not the only son Sparda had sired. As devoted as Dante was to defeating the forces of evil, his twin brother, Virgil, was consumed by dark power and upheld the legacy of his sinister ancestors. One moonlit night, a mysterious tower materialised beside Dante's "Devil May Cry" investigative agency. On the rooftop stood his brother along with his inhuman minions goading Dante into a confrontation.
Devil May Cry 3 unfolds an earlier chapter in Dante's history, before the original Devil May Cry, to the fateful clash between Sparda's twin sons, divided by the divergence of their chosen paths. Along the way, Dante encounters formidable foes and unusual characters including a mysterious man named Arkham and a female hunter named Lady whose mission is to take down all demons, including Dante. These precursory events disclose the complex roots of Dante's character and reveal insight into his clouded past.
Devil May Cry 3 preserves the fast-paced action that has made the series so popular. In addition to its strong roots, the game increases the intensity of gameplay with a new "style" system, which adds an additional level of depth. Depending on preference, players can choose to use short-range, long-range, defensive or evasive play styles. Each system has its own range of gameplay features and players can choose to power up their favourite style for increased special attack abilities. The range of options available in Devil May Cry 3 immerses players in a non-stop, thrilling adventure.
Features
Unrelenting, hard-core gothic action.
Fresh new character design - Dante appears younger, but still has his stylish swagger and rock star good looks.
Huge arsenal of weapons - Handguns, powerful shotguns, tricked out guitars and much more.
Combo system - Equip Dante with up to four different weapons that can be swapped at anytime, allowing the freedom to develop a range of fighting moves and combinations.
Four different fighting styles to develop: Trickster - Evasive style which allows Dante to deftly dodge enemy attacks with speed and finesse. Gunslinger - Long range fighting style that allows Dante to target more than one enemy at a time. Swordmaster - Close-range specialty maximises the impact of up close attacks with the blade. Royal Guard - Counter attack and guard expertise against strong enemy power.
Enhanced graphics - Fully textured rich backgrounds utilising 3D polygons as well as real time rendering for in game cut scenes and intro movie.
Multitude of demonic enemies - More ferocious than ever before with powerful weapons, the ability to transform and fly and other challenging surprises.
Obtain orbs throughout the game to purchase new weapons, fighting techniques, increase strength and more.
Hidden weapons, items, characters, difficulty levels and more.
Screens
Verdict
Just believe me when I say that Dante's Awakening has everything. It has the fun, the depth, and the look. It has the reason to skip school, the reason to call in sick to work, and the reason to reconsider that Friday night date. It has five difficulty settings (all challenging, most insane), plenty of secret missions, unlockable bonuses and costumes, an easy to use interface, and more brain-twisting puzzles than the first two games combined. In other words, it's the reason you bought a PlayStation 2, now go and enjoy it. - IGN
Rating
9.6/10